Effective this year, what was IAVM’s Graduate Institute has been rebranded Leadership Institute (LI) and will open enrollment to experienced venue leaders, whether they attended Venue Management School (VMS) or did not. Registration is now open to IAVM members for VMS and Leadership I

Applications are now open for the 2024 Education & Service and Venue Excellence Awards.  These awards will be presented during VenueConnect in Portland, OR.  The deadline to submit applications is March 29, 2024.  The application process is extensive, and we encoura

Those who attended IAVM regional meetings in the 80s probably remember Gary Horvath as host of the Volume Services hospitality suite and ubiquitous card game. Those who worked with him over the years recall his skill at concessions operations, and particularly, hiring the right people

Give the Gift of Membership is a year-round opportunity to introduce someone to IAVM. In the season of giving, it can be even more meaningful to recipients. Alexis Berggren, Chair of the IAVM Membership Committee states ‘Give the Gift of Membership’ is a wonderful way to help someone

Momentum is building in Washington to crack down on fraud occurring in ticket sales. IAVM continues to work side-by-side with others in the live events industry, including artist groups and independent venues within the Fix the Tix Coalition to pass federal ticketing reforms. In Septe